Concordia University, Nebraska Announces 2026 Competitive Cheer Schedule

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Concordia University Athletics in Lincoln, Nebraska, has unveiled its 2026 competitive cheer schedule, featuring seven regular season events, including a new Invitational event on February 7. The Bulldogs will kick off their new campaign by hosting the CUNE Blue and White Showcase on January 21. The team aims to return to the 2026 NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance National Championships, which will take place at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, Kansas. Last season, the Bulldogs finished with an average score of 74.26, placing 39th in the NAIA. This season, they will compete in three GPAC campus invites, including the Dordt Invitational, Northwestern Invitational, and Midland Invitational.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2026 Concordia University, Nebraska Competitive Cheer schedule features seven regular season events, including a new Invitational event on February 7.
  • The Bulldogs will begin their season hosting the CUNE Blue and White Showcase on January 21, followed by the Dordt Invitational on January 24.
  • Last season, the Bulldogs placed fourth at the GPAC Championships, led by First Team All-GPAC performers in Riley Bennett and Bri Hoyle.
  • The team's average score last season finished at 74.26 (39th in the NAIA).
  • The Bulldogs will compete in three GPAC campus invites: the Dordt Invitational (Jan. 24), Northwestern Invitational (Feb. 13-14), and Midland Invitational (Feb. 21).
  • Concordia will also host its own Concordia Cheer & Dance Invitational on February 7 and compete at the York Cheer & Dance Invitational on February 6.
  • The NAIA National Championships will be held on March 27-28 at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, Kansas.

Statistics:

  • The Bulldogs' average score last season was 74.26, ranking 39th in the NAIA.
  • The team placed fourth at the GPAC Championships in the 2025 season.
  • Riley Bennett and Bri Hoyle were First Team All-GPAC performers in the 2025 season.
  • The Bulldogs' largest home event this season will be the Concordia Cheer & Dance Invitational on February 7.

Sources:

  • Concordia University Athletics (no source listed in the original text)